Tremors...need help!!!

[keatis]

I'm reposting this here because nobody responded to it in the brain and nervous system thread:

I get body tremors especially in my hands. My hands have been shaky since I was like 10 (I'm 23 now). They especially shake when I'm around people but even when I'm not they still do. I do have an anxiety disorder but medicines like Klonopin and Xanax don't help the tremors. Is there like a test (i.e. MRI, PET) that could show what's wrong? I've had a MRI brain scan once last year but nothing was abnormal according to the doctor. What can I do?

Thanks.

[bonzer]

i believe this is called essential tremor and is passed on by heredity. it doesn't mean anything is wrong and the doctors who found nothing wrong should have told you so.

[NerveEnding]

I agree with Bonzer; it is most likely essential tremor, which is a benign condition but which can definitely impact on your life.

Since it does seem to bother you, you should see a movement disorders neurologist. I don't know where in Pennsylvania you are, but there are good specialists both at University of Pennsylvania in Philadelphia and at the University of Pittsburgh Medical Center.